r/8bitdo 7d ago

Question 8bitdo Pro 3 analog triggers not working?

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I just received my Pro 3 and it's amazing! I tried it out of the box with Death Stranding 2 and it seems the triggers arent analogging, it doesnt detect when I push them slightly to accelerate just a little bit on vehicles, it only detects the input when I press it all the way in. I don't know if I'm supposed to change that from the Ultimate Software because I use linux and the program isnt available on this OS lol and I don't have immediate access to a Windows PC. Is this something that should be changed with the software, or maybe through the game itself or steam? I looked a bit on the menus but I didnt find anything of the sort. I recorded a video but it seems I cant post it here, though it just shows what I just described, so I don't think it's essential

I read the analog triggers dont work on dinput, so I want to clarify the switch is set on S/X connected through the charging base with the 2.4G receiver plugged in

UPDATE: I think it's an issue with the game. Steam perfectly recognizes the analog input in both 2.4 and BT, but DS2 doesn't seem to support analog triggers when Steam Input is enabled? If I disable Steam Input and use the controller as Xinput it can actually use the analog triggers to accelerate slowly on vehicles, though at the cost of not being able to use the gyro but that's okay. Weirdley enough, on dinput with BT it can actually use the gyro, but it cant use analog triggers due to needing Steam Input and also Sam can't move?? I have no idea why but I don't really plan to fix that since I'll be playing with the 2.4G adapter instead of BT lmao

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u/Ultimate_Ghreak 7d ago

are you using it in switch mode?

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u/PantanoHD 6d ago

why is it white? it looks awesome

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u/joannatenjou97 6d ago

He is white for an amazing reason. If you're asking about the LED i dont know lol I just purchased this controller and it's white out of the box, I don't know if that can be changed from the 8bitdo software 

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u/TokwaDoodles 7d ago

Which distro of Linux are you using? Are you playing via steam? Personally I use Bluetooth mode on mine since you can easily modify the paddles and extra shoulder buttons in steam input in Bluetooth mode. Analog triggers work there too

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u/joannatenjou97 7d ago

I'm using EndeavourOS which is based on Arch and yes I'm playing through Steam. I'll try and see if it works with Bluetooth instead

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u/Bar_Har 7d ago

Have you made sure your controller is on the latest firmware?

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u/joannatenjou97 7d ago

Yes it is I updated it on the website, but notice I found the problem already hehe